Relativism emerges as the contemporary supplement of a wish to appear democratic, tolerant and humble about one’s ability to grasp the truth. Democracy is perceived as defending the “the right of each person to his or her own viewpoint, so much so, indeed, it seems to imply a tolerance that asks one to relativize one’s own positions and to shrink from putting them forward as true

Imagine learning at such a young age that your very appearance-your very identity-is enough to trigger such confusion and animosity. Imagine knowing that people will hate you for no reason other than you are who you are

I remembered my little brother, Allyn, had appeared so innocent and angelic when he slept–similar to Kerrick. It must be a survival tactic. If Allyn hadn’t looked so sweet, we would have killed him while he slept. He had been pure evil when he was awake–similar to Kerrick.